Teddy Roosevelt: “I have always regretted that it was not within my power to come here when they dedicated the monument to his memory, but…”

The American people by a great plurality have conferred upon you the highest honor in their gift.

I don’t know anything about who the man was who shot me to-night.

I am not sick at all. I am all right.

Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.